New Hampshire practice test
New Hampshire permit practice test.
Get to know the format, try six study questions, and check the explanations before opening a full Roadwise practice test. This course’s simulation is based on the format described below.
- Questions
- 40
- Correct to pass
- 32
- Practice timer
- 40 minutes
- Study question bank
- 609
The format in this course
New Hampshire Knowledge Test
To pass this Roadwise simulation, answer at least 32 of 40 questions correctly. Answers and explanations appear after you finish. Unanswered questions count as incorrect.
This practice format uses one overall passing threshold, without a separately scored sign section.
The practice simulation uses a 40-minute countdown. The test clock continues while you are away from the session.
The handbook states the test has 40 multiple-choice questions with a 40-minute time limit, and that the test automatically ends if more than 8 questions are answered incorrectly. It does not print an explicit minimum correct-answer count or passing percentage, so the minimum correct-answer count is 32 (80%) is derived from the 'ends after >8 wrong' rule (i.e. must have at most 8 wrong to avoid automatic failure). No separate signs-only section is scored, so the practice test uses one combined score.
Try a few practice questions
Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.
Under NH's 'One License Concept,' what must a new resident do when applying for a New Hampshire license?
- Retake driver education
- Pay a duplicate license fee
- Surrender all valid licenses from other states
- Keep their out-of-state license active for one year
Answer: Surrender all valid licenses from other states
RSA 263:4 requires new residents to surrender all valid licenses from other jurisdictions.
Handbook p. 8 ↗A driver awake for a continuous 18 hours typically performs like a driver with what blood alcohol concentration?
- 0.10%
- 0.02%
- 0.08%
- 0.05%
Answer: 0.05%
Being awake for 18 hours produces performance similar to a 0.05% BAC.
Handbook p. 14 ↗When may a driver make a right turn on a solid red signal?
- Only if a police officer directs it
- Only between 6 am and 6 pm
- Never, right on red is always illegal in NH
- Only if there is no sign prohibiting it
Answer: Only if there is no sign prohibiting it
Right turns on red are allowed unless a sign specifically prohibits it.
Handbook p. 27 ↗What should drivers avoid to prevent limiting how far down the road they can see?
- Checking mirrors too often
- Following too closely behind a large vehicle
- Looking far down the road
- Keeping their eyes moving
Answer: Following too closely behind a large vehicle
Following too close to a larger vehicle limits how far ahead a driver can see.
Handbook p. 37 ↗Which of these situations gives a pedestrian the right-of-way?
- Jogging along a bike path
- Walking in a marked crosswalk
- Standing on a median island
- Crossing mid-block against a signal
Answer: Walking in a marked crosswalk
Pedestrians have the right-of-way when in a crosswalk.
Handbook p. 43 ↗What does this sign mean?

- Marks a facility or space accessible to people with disabilities.
- Indicates food services are available nearby.
- Marks a route or rule that applies to vehicles towing trailers.
- Indicates a telephone is available nearby.
Answer: Marks a facility or space accessible to people with disabilities.
Accessible facility: Marks a facility or space accessible to people with disabilities. Use as directed; reserve marked accessible spaces for permit holders.
Handbook p. 27 ↗What to study next
The practice question pool spans the course. Use the topics below to read the rules behind an answer, then return to practice.
2 lessons
Driving in New Hampshire
Licensing rules, practice driving, and the tests
Explore5 lessons
License Types and Rules
Classes, restrictions, renewal, and youth operator rules
Explore5 lessons
Dangerous Driving
Vision, fatigue, distraction, alcohol, and emotions
Explore4 lessons
Before You Drive
Seat, belts, child safety, and securing your vehicle
Explore8 lessons
Basic Driving
Right-of-way, speed, signaling, and handling conditions
Explore7 lessons
Signs, Signals, and Markings
Reading the road: colors, shapes, and lines
Explore6 lessons
Turning, Intersections, and Parking
Turns, roundabouts, school buses, and where you can park
Explore3 lessons
Visual Search and Space Management
Where to look and how much room to leave
Explore2 lessons
Accidents and Financial Responsibility
What to do after a crash, and insurance rules
Explore3 lessons
Driving Emergencies
Braking, skids, and vehicle malfunctions
Explore6 lessons
Sharing the Road
Pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, trucks, and emergencies
Explore